Farlounge / Journal
Practical travel writing, published every week.
Airline rights, money abroad, packing, time zones and the changing realities of modern travel — written for people who just need the answer.
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The archive
The Long-Haul Economy Survival Kit: Eight Items That Make a Real Difference Under £100
Eight items that genuinely make long-haul economy bearable — and the whole kit costs under £100. Noise-cancelling earbuds, lumbar support, melatonin and more.
8 min readThe Truth About Airport Lounges in 2026: Paid Passes, Day Passes and Credit-Card Access
Airport lounges are no longer just for business-class passengers. A breakdown of every way to get in — paid passes, day passes, credit cards — and when the cost actually makes sense.
10 min readHow Airlines Actually Price Tickets in 2026: Fare Buckets, Dynamic Pricing and Why Incognito Mode Doesn't Help
Airlines divide every flight into invisible fare buckets and reprice them dozens of times a day. Here's how the system works — and what actually moves prices.
10 min readWhat the Airline Doesn't Tell You About Your Seat: Pitch, Recline, Missing Windows and the Seatmaps Worth Checking
Seat pitch, recline, missing windows and the seatmaps worth checking — what airlines know about your seat that the booking page doesn't show.
9 min readTravelling with a Laptop in 2026: Security, Customs, Batteries and the New Export Controls
Everything you need to know about flying with a laptop in 2026 — airport security rules, lithium battery limits, customs declarations, and the new export controls that affect high-performance machines.
9 min readHow to Read Your Boarding Pass: What Every Code and Letter Actually Means
That string of letters, numbers and codes on your boarding pass isn't random. A field-by-field guide — from fare class to SSSS — so you know exactly what you're holding.
8 min readThe Science of Jet Lag in 2026: Melatonin, Light Therapy and the New Prescription Drugs
Jet lag is a physiological mismatch, not just tiredness. An evidence-led guide to what melatonin, light therapy and the new orexin-blocking drugs actually do — and how to build a protocol that works.
8 min readHow to Survive a 12-Hour Layover: Turning Dead Time Into the Best Part of the Trip
A 12-hour layover doesn't have to be dead time. Here's how to decide between staying airside or going into the city, find hidden airport amenities, sleep strategically, and arrive at your destination feeling human.
9 min readeSIMs vs International Roaming vs a Local SIM: The Real Numbers for a Two-Week Trip in 2026
A modelled comparison of eSIMs, international roaming and local SIMs for a typical 14-day European trip. The difference between cheapest and most expensive is over £40 — and the cheapest option is often the easiest to set up.
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